Chops + Hops | Axe Throwing Lodge

Not sure why this place isn't more full, we had a great time throwing some axes, simple cocktail selection, good beer selection, great vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

My date and I had a great time! So much fun! Wonderful staff, good drinks, and loved the music!

If you are searching for an experience or something to do that is different or a first time experience definitely check out Chops + Hops Axe Throwing Lodge. Paul was so helpful and amazing to support first time axe throwers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I have visited here a few times before the renovation and would make my plus one’s drive all the way up from Miami just because I preferred this location over everywhere else. Maybe it’s just because I loved the old place, but it was honestly a downgrade in experience for me.

The previous version of the place truly felt like an axe throwing spot, with a small bar included. The vibe of this place felt like a crowded, rowdy bar with axe throwing thrown in (no pun intended). We showed up about 10 minutes early for our 9:30pm reservation, so we sat at the bar while we waited. It was crowded enough to where the groups of people participating in their axe throwing session were filling out into the bar area and directly behind us.

Additionally, it sounded like NO axe would stick to the walls. I even asked about it, and the bartender said the people themselves are probably just not very good, but the multiple times I have gone axe throwing, I have never had every single person’s axe consistently not stick to the wall, as well as BOUNCE off the walls towards their feet. If that was the case, why aren’t the instructors stepping in to give some direction so that no accidents happen or at least just to help with general improvement? The axes themselves also looked smaller than the actual axes they had before, like little hatchets, which I would think would make it easier to land, but I digress.

Lastly, nobody came and grabbed us for our reservation! Upon our arrival, they said someone would grab us when they were ready, which was fine because we were 10 minutes early, but then it was nearing 10pm, 30 minutes past our reservation. My date when to go check in again, and they told us again to just wait at the bar and someone would grab us while they were getting our wall ready (while loudly beating into it). Which by the way, the axe lane they were preparing had been empty the entire time— why are they waiting 30 minutes after the reservation time to prepare it? After watching a group go up another 15 minutes later, aka nearing 10:15pm, we asked again, and they realized they had not grabbed us???

By this point, we were over it and decided we’d go bowling nearby. The manager was SUPER sweet and apologized, offered for us to come back free of charge, and ultimately gave us a refund. There are absolutely no complaints in how customer service was handled after, but overall, the place just feels soooooo disorganized. 😭

I really valued the state of it before— it felt structured and safe, with a bar thrown in. This felt less professional and with less space— conforming to the likes of a rowdy dive bar. Maybe they financially HAD to renovate to this state, and I’m sure it’s still a great time but unfortunately a bit disappointing after my stellar experiences pre-renovation.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 4

This is a fun place to come for a group activity.
A group of us visited here and we all had an amazing time.
Each group is managed by one of the staff members, who gives instructions and also makes sure everyone is throwing the axes properly.
There’s a dining area along with a bar. During the holiday season they do offer some holiday cocktails, which were very delicious.
Booking online is best, which ensures you get situated right away once the entire group arrives.
We’ll definitely be going back again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great people, great drinks, sharp axes!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atmosphere is fantastic! The best Pre gaming spot before hitting the strip. The Axe Throwing is really fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

No complaints about the place itself. Food and bartenders are great. What I am disappointed about was the parking company they hired, Professional Parking Management. They issued me an overstay because I used their meter to pay for parking on two separate occasions, they issued the ticket automatically based on the first transaction and the hour of me leaving on their camera, and I got my appeal denied because I could not prove I paid a second time and they didn't bother to look either. I strongly advise you to park elsewhere. I also advise the owners to change the parking company. As much as I enjoyed my time there, I cannot support a business who hires a company like this to manage their parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

I had a great time here. The drinks are amazing. I had a great time playing pool, playing darts and only ended up throwing two axes. I just ran out of time with all of the stuff going on. I had a great time here. I would definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I went with a group of friends, and we made it a good time. The place was ghost town empty for a friday night, the mood was a little awkward becuase of this. However, bartender was great and fast, he even made me a wonderful mocktail that was delicious. Instructor was nice and clear. Food was super easy to order with QR code on the table, however no one around if you needed something additional. My disappointment comes, when there's no one there/ waiting to play and they stopped us right on time. I get it we only paid for a certain time but if there's no one going to play after us and youre still open for 3 more hours, you couldve just left us. We were ordering so much food, drinks, shots, but all that stopped when we were told we couldnt play anymore. That was disappointing but overall fun time!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fun times!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for date night and we had a blast. It was a vibe good music good food we played games after we threw the Axe! The drinks were soooooo good shout out to the bartender definitely coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really fun, helpful staff, great drink specials and options, wear closed-toe shoes!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Everything was amazing. From the second we walked in the axtaker helped us feel right at home. Vibes were never off. Best date my boyfriend and I have been on together. Will Def be back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A must! I had a great time looking forward to more celebrations here 🥳

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5